As sports tourism continues to boom in 2026, Celestyal has announced it will offer two F1 sailings as part of its 2026-27 Arabian Gulf season.
On November 27, 2026, the 1260-guest Celestyal Journey will arrive in Qatar for an eight-night Doha F1 itinerary. The ship will stay in port for three nights, allowing guests to watch all practice sessions, qualifying and race day events*, before sailing from Doha and visiting Dubai, (overnight), Abu Dhabi and Sir Bani Yas Island in the UAE as well as Khalifa Bin Salman, Bahrain. Prices start from A$1179 per person twin share.
On December 4, 2026, the 1360-guest Celestyal Discovery will offer a seven-night Abu Dhabi F1 itinerary. The ship will stay in port for three nights, allowing guests to watch all practice sessions, qualifying and race day events*, before departing on a four-night ‘Iconic Arabia’ sailing, calling at Doha, Qatar; Ras Al Khaimah, UAE; and Khasab, Oman. Prices start from A$1259 per person twin share.
Fares include all meals, soft drinks, WiFi, port fees and gratuities. Race tickets will be available to purchase via Celestyal, with travel agents able to pre-register for tickets via the line’s agency sales team.
Celestyal Journey will then continue her Arabian Gulf season, operating a new version of the seven- night ‘Desert Days’ itinerary through to March 2027, sailing roundtrip from Doha and calling at Dubai (overnight), Abu Dhabi, Sir Bani Yas Island and Bahrain.
Celestyal Discovery, also operating through to March 2027, will sail the line’s three-, four- and seven- night ‘Iconic Arabia’ cruises, sailing roundtrip from Abu Dhabi, calling at Doha, Khasab, Dubai, Sir Bani Yas Island and Ras Al Khaimah.
Lee Haslett, chief commercial officer at Celestyal, said: “Returning to the Arabian Gulf for a third consecutive season with both of our ships is a significant milestone for Celestyal, and a clear reflection of the demand we continue to see for this region. Our previous Formula 1 sailings have been some of the most successful and talked about itineraries we have ever operated, combining world-class sporting events with immersive destinations and the ease of a cruise holiday”.
“Building on that momentum, our new Doha and Abu Dhabi F1 sailings for 2026 offer guests even more time in port, seamless access to race-weekend action and the opportunity to explore the Gulf in depth, all wrapped into the value-led, destination-rich experience Celestyal is known for.”
For more information visit celestyal.com or call 1800 648 737.
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